MAZDA MAZDA3 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V272000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-07 2019-04-04 2019-04-07

Production Dates: 2015-07-20 - 2017-07-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3219D

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 187880

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

Consequence

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.